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Recreation Programs and Events

 

Playground Revitalization Project – Playground is now OPEN!!
The Grant Potter Memorial Park and Playground located at 169 St. George street is now complete and open for the season. The facility has been fully refurbished with exciting new play features, accessibility upgrades, fresh landscaping, and improved seating and rest areas for all.
The Town of Annapolis Royal would like to thank the Government of Canada, Province of Nova Scotia’s Dept of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – Sport and Recreation Division, Cobequid Consulting, Joy Elliott Landscape Architectural Design, Anderson Weekes Construction, the Playground Design Working Group, support from Council and Staff, and the many generous financial donors who contributed to completing this project.

 

 

 

 

Sport Programs and Fitness Classes

Annapolis Royal Recreation offers and supports a number of weekly sport and fitness opportunities for residents and visitors.

September 2025 to January 2026 Adult Pickleball (Age 18+) @ The Community Hub Gym, Annapolis Royal

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two to four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net.

 

Public Pickleball Groups

Fall session – Start date: September 15, 2025 and End date: January 30, 2026

Players of all skill levels will be welcome.

 Groups  Days  Times  Rate
Afternoon Open Play (FULL)

(all skills)

 mon, wed, fri 2 pm to 4 pm $105
Evening Open Play

(all skills)

 tues 6 pm to 8 pm $70

Rates include ball fee. 

 

Drop-in rate is $5/session where available.

 

Public Sessions Registration Day

Registration starts at 9AM on September 3.

 

People can register any time after registration opens, but it’s first come first served. There are no in-person registrations. To register, you must call 902-955-1205 or email alc@annapolisroyal.com

 

 

Hub Club Pickleball

There will also be The Hub Club Pickleball club which will play at separate times from the public program. The club will be for those who are interested in advanced play.  For more information about membership, please email hubclubpb2018@gmail.com

 

Court Rentals Wednesday from 4 pm to 6 pm

Courts will be available for rental every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at a rate of $10 per hour per court. This is a fantastic opportunity to use the courts for private games, clinics, drills or even hiring a private coach.

Please note that you must bring your own ball, as balls will not be provided. Additionally, renters are responsible for setting up and taking down their own nets. Queries and cash payments will be handled by the volunteer coordinator Sandra Sexton. Please be aware that we reserve the right to cancel any court booking if necessary.

 

Link to sign up for courts: Wednesday Gym Rental 4 to 6

 

When booking for the first time, please click the link and submit a request for access. Access will be granted promptly. Please do not overwrite a booked court.

 

Annapolis Royal Pickleball Club

Annapolis Royal Pickleball Club is another non-profit organization affiliated with Pickleball Nova Scotia and Pickleball Canada that provides competitive pickleball play at separate times from the public program and Hub Club. The Annapolis Royal Pickleball Club will be for those who are interested in more intense competitive play and will require a higher level of commitment from players to attend sessions.

The Club has two-hour weekly sessions from Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It also offers a session for competitive play for all levels from Noon until 2 p.m. on Saturdays, and a session for ultra-competitive play from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

People interested in registering for the Saturday noon session or playing as a guest in any Club sessions, can send an email to arpballclub@gmail.com for current availability and rate information.

 

 

Indoor Soccer (age 14+) @ the Community Hub Gym – Starts TBD – Mid October 2025

Leader: Erin Wilson

Wednesdays 7:00-9PM, Fridays 5-7PM

Cost: $120/year.  Join anytime, prorated rates available as the season progresses.

 

Adult Volleyball (18+) Starts TBD – Early October, Join anytime

Leader: Daniele Carriere

Sunday 7-9PM, Adults 16+,

Cost: $100/year, join anytime

 

 

Coed youth volleyball – Ages 14-16 – Starts TBD – Late September 2025

Beginner to intermediate youth players are invited to participate in just for fun scrimmages with coed teams. Bring water, indoor sneakers and a positive attitude to play some fun volleyball and improve game play.

**Pre-registration is required for this program, please email Daniele at daniele_34@hotmail.com

Leader: Daniele Carriere

Sunday 5-7PM, Youth 14-16,

Cost: $50/year, join anytime

 

Recreational Table Tennis (18+) @ the Community Hub Gym Starts Early October 2025 -date TBD

Leader: Rita Ernestsons

Thursday 1:00-3:00pm

Cost: $100/year

 

 

Friday Night Youth Basketball (ages 12-18) Starts TBA Fall 2024

Leader: Ryan Scranton

Fridays 7:00PM Starting Late October 2025

Cost: Free! thanks to After School Program Funding provided by AVRCE and Town of Annapolis Royal

*Please call 902-955-1205 before joining/attending this basketball program, as program/leader/gym availability may vary during school sports seasons.

 

 

Tai Chi Group – Tuesday and Thursdays at 9 AM Starts October 2025 – Date TBD

Join this Tues & Thurs AM Tai Chi group and start your day off right! Learn as you go, all experience levels welcome.

Leader: Lorna McLagan

Tuesday & Thursday 9AM-9:45

Cost: $80/year, join anytime

 

Safe Indoor Walking at the Community Hub Gym – Starts Mid October 2025 -Date TBD

Ongoing for 2024/25.  Please note, this program will be postponed starting December 24, 2025 through December 31, and resumes right after the new year!

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11AM-noon

$2 drop in fee

 

Tennis in Annapolis Royal

Summer is here, so it’s time to get out and enjoy Annapolis Royal’s community tennis courts located on Champlain Drive next to AWEC!
Accessing the courts: There is no cost to use the courts, but you must now register to receive the combination to the gate lock by contacting alc@annapolisroyal.com, by calling 902-955-1205, or by visiting Town Hall. The courts are open to all, and children under 12 must have parental supervision.  During busy times, please limit play time to 30 minutes in order to allow others to play.
The Annapolis Royal Tennis Club is always looking for new members. Seasonal membership rates for all play is $50 adult/$30 student. The fee for vacationers is $5/week to play on club doubles days. To become a club member, please join the club at one of their scheduled play times. All skill levels are welcome, and this is a super fun community organization to join!. There are also doubles tournaments that are open to the public on all holiday weekends. Please call Mike Scott at 902-532-5107 for more info.

Club Play Times – Senior Play Times (65 yrs and older) M-W-F mornings from 10- 12 

Regular Club Times – Tues. and Thurs. 5pm – Dusk, Sundays from 2pm till 5pm 

For more information on any of the above, or to borrow some tennis equipment to go give it a try, please contact Noah Scanlan, Active Living Coordinator, at alc@annapolisroyal.com, or call (902)-955-1205.
Please call Mike Scott at 902-532-5107 for more info or to register for the following Club events.  the courts will be closed to the public at these times
Club Tournaments and Events:
September 8 Tournament 1-5PM

 

If the costs associated with any programs are a barrier to participation, please contact Annapolis Royal Recreation to discuss options – alc@annapolisroyal.com or 902-955-1205

 

Please note:  Annapolis Royal Recreation and Town of Annapolis Royal are a zero tolerance workplace.  Staff reserves the right to remove program participants from programs at any time based on violent, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior, and players will not be refunded.  The Town of Annapolis Royal’s Anti Violence in the Workplace Policy and recreation Facilities Code of Conduct can be viewed here:

https://annapolisroyal.com/anti-violence-in-the-workplace/

 

Annapolis Royal Recreation Program Code of Conduct Sep 2 2024

 

For more information please contact Noah Scanlan at 902-955-1205, or email alc@annapolisroyal.com

Annapolis Royal Recreation on Facebook

Annapolis Royal Recreation has its’ own Facebook page featuring ongoing updates about recreation opportunities in Annapolis Royal, as well as fun tips and strategies for for staying healthy, fit, and happy.  Please click here to visit this page, “like”, and join this group!

The Academy Loft Climbing Gym

The Annapolis Valley Climbing Club’s new indoor rock climbing gym located at the Academy Gym.  For a complete list of their programming please find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/annapolisvalleyclimbingclub/, or email annapolisvalleyclimbingclub@gmail.com for information on events or becoming an AVCC member.

Walk Annapolis Royal

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Annapolis Royal offers a number of different walking paths and routes for both recreation and to incorporate “active transportation” into your daily routine, all outlined in our handy map.

Updated Map – Public Washrooms edit_20240816_100525_0000 Walking Map Pdf

Annapolis Royal Active Living Strategy 2025-30

Annapolis Royal Active Living Strategy 2025 Final Approved Jan 23 2025

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